Obituaries
Recent obituaries in Madison, WI
The obituaries in the Madison, WI Area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Madison's history and identity.
Shirley Gruenisen
Jun 6, 2018
Madison - Shirley Gruenisen, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at Attic Angels Place, Madison WI, where she resided with their exceptional care. Shirley was born in Milwaukee, WI on November 27, 1924, daughter of Roland Flath and Lillian (Kaeding) Flath. She graduated from the UW Madison in 1947 and was married to Allan Gruenisen...
Dennis Bailey
Jun 5, 2018
MCFARLAND - Dennis C. "Aflac" Bailey, age 69, passed away Tue June 5, 2018. He was born Aug 5, 1948 in Richland Center, to Gordon and Rachel (Erickson) Bailey. Dennis served his country in the United States Army. He loved watching the badgers, packers and especially the Brewers and kept active golfing, fishing and gardening. His faithful companion,...
Wilma Croissant
Jun 5, 2018
OXFORD/DEFOREST-Wilma H. Croissant (Bast) passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Wilma was born on October 24, 1929 in Madison to William and Eleanor (Whitish) Bast. She married Clarence Croissant on January 15, 1954 at Fort Hood,TX while he was stationed in the army. Wilma took much pride in her family and raising...
Duane Buchwald
Jun 4, 2018
STOUGHTON - Duane A. "Buck" Buchwald, age 85, passed away on Monday June 4, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Buck was born Oct 29, 1932 in Prairie du Chien to the late Carl and Viola (Long) Buchwald. He grew up in the Muscoda area, and served his country in the United States Army. Buck loved to...
Timothy Lauersdorf
Jun 4, 2018
FITCHBURG - Timothy D. "Tim" Lauersdorf, age 43, passed away after a 2 year battle with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Tim was born on June 7, 1974 in Madison to Al and Nancy (Driewer) Lauersdorf. He is a 1992 graduate of York Community High School in Elmhurst, IL. He graduated from the College of DuPage in 1995 and went on...
Elyn Williams
Jun 3, 2018
Madison - Elyn Louise Williams died on June 3, 2018 at Agrace Hospice, Fitchburg, WI. She was born on February 20, 1921, Town of Manchester, Green Lake County to William and Ida (Quade) Williams. Following education in the Randolph Schools, she graduated from Lawrence University Conservatory of Music, Appleton, Wisconsin. She taught vocal music in Waupun public schools...
Florence Cole
Jun 3, 2018
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our mother, Florence LeVale Schaeffer Cole, on June 3, 2018, in Madison, Wisconsin, at the age of 103. Florence was born in Helena, Montana, to John George Schaeffer and Estella Lockey Schaeffer on September 29, 1914. Four years later, she was joined by her sister, Minnie Mae....
Dick Smith
Jun 2, 2018
MADISON- Richard R. (Dick) Smith left this world peacefully on June 2, 2018. He was born August 7, 1936 in Mendota, IL to Archie and Helen (Wells) Smith. Dick spent his formative years helping on the family farm. He attended Mendota High School where he participated in football and baseball and was the class president. He graduated in...
Richard Smithback
Jun 2, 2018
Madison/McFarland - Richard "Dick" Smithback, 92, passed away on June 2nd, 2018. Dick was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, of 65 years and is survived by his son, Greg (Linda) and daughter Sue (Dick) Niesen, two grandchildren, Gina Kortman (Mike Lawrence) and Jon (Jenny) Smithback, six great-grandchildren, Jordan and Jarrett Kortman; and Blake, Kelsey, Lauren and...
Terry Haden
Jun 2, 2018
MADISON- Terry D. Von Haden, age 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at the Oakwood Memory Care Unit with his family by his side. Terry was born on March 29, 1939 in Sparta, WI to Gilferd Von Haden and Lula (Vieth) Von Haden. Terry grew up on a dairy farm in Elroy, Wisconsin and went...
Terry Spennetta
Jun 1, 2018
Mazomanie - Terry Spennetta, 77, of Mazomanie Wisconsin, died Friday, June 1, 2018. He was born June 2, 1940, to the late Paul H. and Helen (Volberding) Spennetta of Morton Grove Illinois, Terry met his late wife, Barbara at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry in 1966. He worked for the...
Timothy Peat
Jun 1, 2018
Peat, Timothy "Tim" Madison: Timothy James Peat, age 60, passed away June 1, 2018 at UW Hospital in Madison. Tim was born August 27, 1957 in Dodgeville, the son of William and Anna Peat. On August 16, 1985 he married Kathleen, and they had two beautiful daughters Annie, and Nicole. At a young age Tim had a love...
Annie Rubens
May 31, 2018
Annie M. Rubens Annie passed away surrounded by dozens of family and friends on 5/31/2018, as the result of a bike crash while training for the Ironman. She was born in Madison, Wisconsin and was proud to be an "east sider." She went to La Follette High School, earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University...
Mary Sherrod
May 28, 2018
Mary Lou (Rogers) Sherrod, 86, passed away on May 28, 2018 at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She was born on August 15, 1931 to William Hayter and Mamie Winchell of Madison. Mary grew up in Madison where she attended Central High School. She later obtained her A.A. degree from Valley Community College in Los...
Kevin Ernst
May 28, 2018
MADISON - Kevin Daniel Ernst left us unexpectedly and much too soon at the age of 31 on Monday, May 28th, 2018. Kevin was born in Madison, WI, on December 23, 1986 to parents Susan and Daniel Ernst. He grew up on the southwest side, attending Falk Elementary, Toki Middle, and Memorial High School, graduating in 2005. While...
Wanda Sheeks
May 28, 2018
SUN PRAIRIE--Wanda B. Sheeks (Mielke), age 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, May 28, 2018. She was born on April 7, 1923 in Fox Lake, WI (Green Lake County) to Henry and Elizabeth (Lueck) Mielke. She grew up and attended school in the Fox Lake area. In 1942, she graduated from Fox Lake High...
Linda Brooks
May 28, 2018
Linda Kay Brooks(Rutz), age 73 of Stoughton, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 28, 2018 at the Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Stoughton, Wisconsin. She was born on July 10, 1944 in Rockford, Illinois to Francis and Arline Rutz. Linda grew up in Rockford. She attended University of Wisconsin, studying art and music. She married Marion M....
Marion Abbott
May 27, 2018
Abbott, Marion "Iris" Middleton: Marion "Iris" Abbott, nee Edel, age 95, passed away peacefully on May 27th, 2018. She was born June 3rd, 1922 in Winona, Minnesota to Frank and Madge Edel. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Iris is survived by: her husband of 68 years, Robert E. Abbott; sons, William A....
Brandon Schneider
May 27, 2018
RICE LAKE/DEERFIELD-Brandon Dale Schneider, age 36, of Rice Lake, formerly of Deerfield died Sunday, May 27, 2018 due to injuries received in an automobile accident. He was born November 25, 1981, to Dale and Linda (Shafer) Schneider. Brandon graduated from the Deerfield High School in 2000 and then attended Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College in Rice Lake. He worked...
James Wyrick
May 27, 2018
SUN PRAIRIE-James (Jim) G. Wyrick age 86 passed away on Sunday May 27, 2018 In Sun Prairie, WI. Jim grew up in Elm Grove, WI and graduated from Wauwatosa East High School in 1951. Jim proudly served his country as a Marine in the Korean conflict. Jim enjoyed taking road trips and Sunday drives, and these would often...
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